Dulux Decorator Centre 3 Chapel Ash Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 0TZ

Awaiting decision 26/00557/FUL
Council
Date received
20 May 2026
Date validated
20 May 2026
Postcode
WV3 0TZ

Description

Change of use and conversion of the first and second floors of the main building situated to the front of the site from old offices into five. apartments, with the ground floor being retained as a Class E shop (tenant currently unknown). Repair and refurbishment of whole building. Demolition is proposed to the rear of this building, making way for a new staircase extension, which will provide access to the upper floor apartments. These demolition works will also make space for apartment parking for residents.

Wolverhampton
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#99 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Wolverhampton ranks #121 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

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Wolverhampton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #145 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #120 of 292
70%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #121 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #104 of 292
79%
Minor dwellings approved
61 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
65%
Change of use approved
52 decided
811
Total decisions
92 refused in 2025